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Kelly, North Carolina
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Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2) |
| • Land | 11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 38.47/sq mi (14.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28448
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-35440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403166 |
Kelly is a small community located in Bladen County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it doesn't have its own official town government like a city would.
In 2010, about 544 people lived in Kelly. By 2020, the population was counted as 446 people.
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About Kelly's Location
Kelly is found in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Bladen County. The community covers an area of about 11.6 square miles (30.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Kelly?
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| 2020 | 446 | — | |
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The census helps us learn about the people living in a place. In 2000, there were 454 people living in Kelly. These people lived in 205 different homes. About 138 of these homes were families.
Population Details
The population density in 2000 was about 39 people for every square mile. This means that, on average, there were 39 people living in each square mile of Kelly. There were also 244 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Kelly
The people living in Kelly come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about half of the residents were White, and nearly half were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Pacific Islander. Some residents also identified as being from other races. About 1.76% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 205 homes in Kelly in 2000:
- About 21.5% of homes had children under 18 years old living there.
- Nearly half (46.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 17.6% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- About 32.2% were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
Most homes had about 2.21 people living in them on average. For families, the average size was about 2.73 people.
Age Groups in Kelly
The population in Kelly in 2000 included people of all ages:
- 17.2% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Kelly was 46 years. This means that half the people were younger than 46, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 90 males.
See also
In Spanish: Kelly (Carolina del Norte) para niños
